What are you hoping to get out of the RPC workshops?
To be a better mother/wife and be less stressed and calmer.
How to reduce the conflict and acrimony in my relationship with the mother.
Best way to parent separately.
Anything to help my children's emotional wellbeing.
Anything I do not know that can add to support my children's upbringing.
After attending the RPC workshops is there anything you plan to do differently?
Listen more to my husband and children. Use the ‘I’ statements.
Stop and think before I react.
Stop, think, stay positive.
When things get tough, take a look at the cards again.
Use the skills we were taught, that’s both of us not just me!
What is the most important thing you have learnt at the 3 RPC workshops?
Being a parent is the most precious thing in my life, so knowing how much the conflict hurt my kids was a real shock.
Learning to reflect on the way we behaved helped us find better ways to talk about problems.
I thought my child couldn’t see any conflict – but they did and they thought it was their fault, I was devastated, I had no idea.
Changing the way we talked to one another was not that hard, the suggestions shared are working.
Not to give up but keep trying, the cards are super helpful.
Being able to talk to other parents who are also struggling was a game changer. We shared what worked, what didn’t and it was nice to know I was not alone.
It has really boosted my confidence, not just talking with my partner, but anyone.
